In modern times, members of the British Royal Family have become ultimate celebrities because of their titles. While they try to keep their lives away from the public, they have become the faces of many media platforms as curiosity over their royal lifestyle continues to rise.
The same is also true for many celebrities outside the royal family. But, while most of them try to keep their families, especially their histories, away from the eyes of their fans and supporters, some of them just can't.
In 2015, Paris Hilton, reportedly, revealed that she is a royalty as she found out that she has royal blood. It is not surprising, though, considering that the royal's extended clans have become far too wide. This is why many well-known celebrities today are actually royalties due to their ancestries.
According to Insider, there are over 30 famous actors and actresses who have claimed to have royal blood in their respective families. Some of them are even, reportedly, distant cousins of the reigning British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
One of these celebrities who have royal blood is the popular antagonist on the Harry Potter series, Ralph Fiennes. Just like his award-winning actor brother, Joseph Fiennes, the siblings were said to be related to Prince Charles as they are all "eighth cousins." It was said that they are all related through King James II of Scotland, who ruled from 1437 up to 1460.
Another celebrity siblings in this list include Jake Gyllenhaal and his sister, Maggie Gyllenhaal. It was said that they are 19th cousins to the head of the British Royal Family as they are related through King Edward III. He ruled from 1327 up to 1377.
Pretty Woman lead actor, Richard Gere was also revealed to be related to Queen Elizabeth II as he was,reportedly, 22nd cousins, twice-removed with the Monarch. Their lineage can be traced back to King Edward I, just like Allison Janney.
Marie Claire also released a similar report about the matter. It was stated that the "Queen-Bey," Beyoncé, herself is royalty. She was said to be a 25th cousin, once-removed of the Queen through their common ancestor, King Henry II.
The former couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were also said to be distant relatives of the "matriarch" of the British Royal Family. Through King Henry II, the Troy actor is a 25th cousin, twice-removed of the Queen. Meanwhile, the Maleficent star was, reportedly, related to the British Monarch through King Philip II of France, which makes her a 26th cousin of Queen Elizabeth II.
